Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Evan's Mom on Raising Evan, Sneaking Out, & Injuries As A Kid
Date: August 26, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode offers a laid-back, hilarious, and nostalgic look at Evan’s upbringing with a special guest—his mom, Patty (“Full Throttle”). The Cboys crew dive into all things family, childhood rebellion, broken bones, sneaking out, how Evan’s daredevil tendencies developed, and the good old days of growing up in the Midwest. The crew also chat about golf, vehicles, and a bit of their current lives—mixing in signature banter and playful digs. If you want to understand the “origin story” of one of the Cboys’ most fearless members, this is a must-listen.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cboys Catch Up: Travel, Golf, and Giveaways

• Mike’s Honeymoon Travel [(03:01)]
  • Mike recaps his trip out east—Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Boston—contrasting the vibe with their usual Utah trips.
  • “We just went to this bougie resort, what I call it, like, vineyard vines country.” – Mike [03:51]
• Golf Craze
  • Nearly everyone is playing golf these days; they joke about skill levels and prepping for local tournaments.
  • Dalton, Evan, and Grandpa Ron are set to compete, with CJ filling in for Ben who’s abroad [20:16-20:55].
• Giveaway Lamborghini Update
  • The Huracan winner is actually using the car—”He’s all over social media, and it’s like, it’s fun to see.” – Mike [07:06]
  • Conversation on what they’d buy if they won the lottery, with everyone chiming in on dream homes and cars [07:43-08:33].

2. Speeding Tickets, Insurance Woes, and Rebellious Streaks

• CJ’s “Impressive” Record
  • CJ and the crew joke about speeding ticket tallies.
  • “If I get one more speeding ticket before February…I lose my license.” – CJ [09:32]
• Mike’s Pull-Over Count [(14:01)]
  • “We’re at 75 now.” – Mike, when asked how many times he’s been pulled over [14:01]
  • Mike and CJ compare notes on driving modified, conspicuous cars and the realities of getting pulled over.
• Burns, Warnings & Insurance
  • Insurance agents are stunned by the Cboys’ driving records.
  • Ken: “CJ might not be able to drive any of the company vehicles. We might not be able to insure him.” [13:22]

3. Vehicles: Buying, Modding, and (Not) Overpaying

• Harley Hunt
  • CJ’s losing interest in getting a Harley as time passes, unless a good deal pops up.
• EV Depreciation and Vehicle Investments
  • Cboys talk about how electric vehicles (and even the Hummer) have tanked in value.
  • “Electric vehicles do not hold their value.” – CJ [40:42]
• Marketplace Lessons
  • “I don’t know if I’ve ever overpaid for anything…I just won’t buy it…” – CJ [33:00]

4. Rage Rooms, House Demolitions, and the Value of Pickups

• Dreams of Demolition
  • The Cboys muse about creative ways to demolish Ryan’s house—using a Hummer as a wrecking ball and starting a rage room business [41:36-43:44].
• The Necessity of Pickups
  • They discuss the practicality and pride of owning a pickup, especially in Midwest living [38:15].

The Main Event: Evan’s Mom Joins the Chat

5. Patty Visits the CboysTV HQ

• First Impressions
  • Patty finally gets to see the shop after four years—much to Evan’s chagrin about his messy room.
  • “She raised him. She knows [about the mess].” – Mike [21:39]
• Childhood Tales: Messy Rooms & Rebellion
  • Evan’s childhood messiness is cast as a form of rebellion. “Now I feel like this is part of your rebellion, but that’s okay.” – Patty [55:30]
  • “He’s rebelling at age 30. I’m not cleaning my room.” – CJ [55:38]

6. Growing Up Evan ("Full Throttle")

• Injuries, Mischief, and Parental Worries

  • Evan racked up injuries—crashing a snowmobile into a culvert, sneaking out, breaking limbs, and more.
  • “That is my nickname for him– Full Throttle.” – Patty [59:19]
  • “He was going 100 miles an hour most of the time.” – Patty [61:39]
  • Patty shares how Evan snuck out, broke his foot running from the cops, then staged a fall to cover up the injury [62:19-63:16].
  • Hilarious misadventure: Evan gets spooked coming home late, mistaking a window cling for someone watching him [63:34-64:31].

• Getting Into Motorsports

  • Evan wasn’t allowed dirt bikes as a kid—he gravitated toward golf, skateboarding, and BMX until he could go full-throttle.
  • “My dad wanted me to be the golfer. Maybe that pushed me away…” – Evan [57:09]
  • Patty recalls when Evan built dangerous backyard ramps: “The neighbor guy called me and he’s like, Patty, do you see what Evan’s building in your driveway?” [60:39]
  • On taking off training wheels: “Without the training wheels… just shoot across the yard and just went right into the trees.” – Evan [61:21]

• On Camera from Early On

  • Patty: “He liked to perform—whether it’s magic show, stunts, anything that could be videotaped.” [59:53 & 60:04]

7. Legacy, Laughter, and Lessons

• Risk, Reward, and Parental Influence
  • Patty admits she used to drag race before having kids: “I would drag race the boys on Highway 61.” [61:50]
• Closing Moments: Parental Acceptance & Pride
  • A family dynamic where Patty admires Evan’s daredevil spirit—some of which he might have gotten from her.
  • “That’s a good nickname for him.” – CJ on “Full Throttle” [59:22]

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “We’re at 75 now.”
  Mike, on how many times he’s been pulled over. [14:01]
• “That is my nickname for him– Full Throttle.”
  Patty, on Evan’s all-or-nothing childhood and adulthood driving style. [59:19]
• “He’s rebelling at age 30. I’m not cleaning my room.”
  CJ, joking about Evan’s messy living habits. [55:38]
• “I would drag race the boys on Highway 61.”
  Patty, admitting where Evan might get his spirit. [61:50]
• “If I get one more speeding ticket before February…I lose my license.”
  CJ, discussing his not-so-hidden talent. [09:32]
• “Without the training wheels… just shoot across the yard and just went right into the trees.”
  Evan recounting his bike learning adventure. [61:21]
• “I even broke my foot one night, snuck back into the house with a broken foot and then pretended to fall on the stairs.”
  Evan, on sneak-out injuries and cover stories. [62:34]

Fun Segments & Lighter Bits

• Ground & Pound Golf Cart Girl TikTok – The crew cracks up over a rumored legendary “underground drink” at the local course…that turns out to be fake news [25:01-28:13].
• Luxury Watch Chat – Dalton gets a Rolex, CJ and Patty debate the value and exclusivity of watches [47:34-51:15].
• Rage Room Business Idea – Would Cboys start a pay-to-smash rage room with VIP features like burning out motorcycles? [43:06-43:44].

Family Legacy & Final Thoughts

This episode blends heart and humor, bringing in the family behind the mayhem. Patty offers a proud, honest, and funny look at how Evan became a fearless “full throttle” legend, riding bikes, breaking things, and eventually captivating audiences. The episode closes on a warm note, with the crew welcoming Patty and sending listeners off until the next adventure.

Recommended Segments (Timestamps)

| Section | Timestamps | |------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | Mike’s Pull-Over Count & Insurance Talk | 14:01-15:47 | | Golf Tournament Banter | 20:16-23:00 | | CJ’s Messy Room/Rebellion Chat | 55:09-55:38 | | Patty’s “Full Throttle” Stories | 59:19-61:33 | | Sneaking Out & Injuries | 62:19-63:16 | | Ground & Pound Cart Girl TikTok Segment | 25:01-28:13 |

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

If you grew up pushing the limits (or are raising someone who does), you’ll find plenty to laugh and relate to here. Expect a blend of wild stories, real family moments, and a reminder that behind every Cboy is a parent who used to raise a little wild thing of their own.